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Death of Adolf Frederick

When
12 February 1771
Where
Stockholm
Part of
Accession of Gustav III of Sweden

Adolf Frederick died suddenly in Stockholm on 12 February 1771.

The King died in Stockholm with symptoms resembling heart failure or poisoning. His death ended his reign, which had begun in 1751, and triggered the succession of his son.

Sources

  1. Adolf Frederick of Sweden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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